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“Coffee With A Cop” on Tuesday, September 10 Promotes Citywide Safety and Community Outreach

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The public is cordially invited to join the officers of the Albuquerque Police Department for a large-scale “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, September 10 at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE, between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be complimentary coffee and refreshments courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts. This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, share concerns and ask questions, and enjoy that great cup of Dunkin’ Donuts joe! For more information, contact Angelina Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, at: angelinanavarro@cabq.gov.

APD Hosting Safe Surrender Gun Buy Back Event This Saturday

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The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a Safe Surrender Gun Buyback event this Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE. Anonymity for individuals who sell their guns is assured, and sellers will receive free tickets to the Isotopes baseball game taking place that same afternoon. Buy-back prices for guns are as follow:

  • $250 for assault weapons
  • $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles
  • $100 for long guns and pistols
  • NO CASH EXCHANGES for 3D and ghost guns

Sellers are asked to bring firearms unloaded and in the trunk of a vehicle, as this is a drive-thru event. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-partners-with-new-mexicans-to-prevent-gun-violence-nm-united-lobo-athletics-and-isotopes-for-gun-buyback-event

City Seeks Community Input For Next APD Chief

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The City of Albuquerque is seeking community input for the Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) next police chief with a new online survey. The City’s contracted specialist, Herb Crosby, along with city staff have been meeting virtually with community members and organizations to gather input as the search continues. The City is seeking input from the broader Albuquerque community through a survey option at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X63L3P2. Community input through virtual meetings will continue through the end of this month, and the survey will be open for the remainder of the month as well. The search committee has held 22 community meetings already. The job posting for the APD Police Chief can be viewed here.

Community Policing Council Meetings Happening Virtually

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Have you been wanting to get more involved with your Community Policing Council (CPC)? Now is a great time to participate. All CPC meetings take place online, so it’s a safe way for you to be part of helping develop policy and procedures for the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). For a complete listing of all CPCs citywide and when they host their meetings, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/cpoa/community-policing-council/community-policing-council

Neighborhood Public Safety Service

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Pete Gelabert, Crime Prevention Specialist, NW Area Command

I have been receiving video surveillance footage from the Ring Alert Neighborhood Public Safety Portal. This information is given to officers to assist in auto burglary investigations. The video shows individuals walking around looking into vehicles, in an attempt to steal any type of valuables left inside the vehicles. Incidents are occurring late at night. If you see any one walking around in your neighborhood looking into vehicles, please dial 242-COPS. An officer will be dispatched to investigate. For ways to protect yourself, I have attached auto burglary and auto theft prevention tips.

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